Result of losing a game of Buttons
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Result of losing a game of Buttons
The Game of Buttons - a philosophical response from victor to loser. Winner (to the ruined one) - " Well, dash it all, old man, if you will go in for this sort of thing you must expect to lose a button or two." Date: 1895
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Media ID 11575147
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Adult Arabs Buttons Cries Crying Eyes Hard Kids Lads Learned Learnt Lesson Lose Losing Phil Philosophical Ragged Rubbing Upset Vanquished Victor Whimsical 1895
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from 1895, we witness the poignant moment after a heated game of Buttons between two boys, one victorious and the other crestfallen. The victor, with a smirk on his face, consoles the vanquished, who sits on the cobblestone street, rubbing his eyes and crying in disappointment. The scene is filled with the raw emotions of childhood, as the boys, dressed in ragged clothes, represent the scamps, lads, or scallies of the era. The game of Buttons, a simple yet popular pastime among children, involved pushing a button on one's opponent's clothes, and if the button came off, the loser would have to give the winner one of their own buttons. The victor, with a philosophical air, offers a whimsical and witty response to the loser, acknowledging the inherent risk involved in the game. "Well, dash it all, old man," he says, "if you will go in for this sort of thing you must expect to lose a button or two." This response, filled with adult wisdom, underscores the importance of accepting the hard lessons that come with losing. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its ability to capture a moment of human emotion and interaction, as well as the cultural practices and traditions of the past. The image transports us back in time, allowing us to reflect on the universal experiences of winning and losing, and the importance of learning from both.
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